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The Best Episodes of Culture Crossroads Season 4

Every episode of Culture Crossroads Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Culture Crossroads Season 4!

Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programs with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They answer questions about Japan from foreign viewers, look at international exchange programs and give tips on disaster preparedness.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 1 - 17 Syllables Unite the World: Haiku in the Pandemic
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    #1 - 17 Syllables Unite the World: Haiku in the Pandemic

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    The power of the tiny 17-syllable poems called haiku resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages, with the theme of "Life." What kind of thoughts do people express in the midst of conflicts, disasters and the COVID-19 epidemic? The organizer, poet Mayuzumi Madoka, presents a selection of the more than 1,000 haiku submitted from 36 countries.

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  2. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 2 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Volcanic Eruptions
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    #2 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Volcanic Eruptions

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    Japan is one of the countries in the world with the highest concentration of volcanoes. What happens when a volcano erupts? What should we be careful of? The specialist known as "Mr. Magma" explains.

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  3. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 3 - Haiku Talk: The Power of Silence
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    #3 - Haiku Talk: The Power of Silence

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    "17 Syllables Unite the World: Haiku in the Pandemic," broadcast in January, featured haiku poems written in various languages on the theme of "Life." In this sequel, Mayuzumi Madoka, a leading haiku poet, discusses the appeal and potential of haiku with a researcher on Japanese literature who writes haiku in Russian.

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  4. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 4 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Health Care During Disasters
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    #4 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Health Care During Disasters

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    When a disaster strikes, a long and unusual life begins. Let's study the ways to keep your evacuee life healthier, such as preventing infection, maintaining oral hygiene and mental care issues.

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  5. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 5 - Tiny Support, Big Meaning!
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    #5 - Tiny Support, Big Meaning!

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    The many people who provided support in the Tohoku region after the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake included a refugee from Myanmar. And today, people who did not experience the quake directly are searching for what they can do to help and are trying to dispatch updates on the stricken areas in a new way. The program reports on 3 people who continue to provide care and support.

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  6. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 6 - Dr. ISO's Pandemic History, Info & Tips: Compensation Bundled with Quarantine
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    #6 - Dr. ISO's Pandemic History, Info & Tips: Compensation Bundled with Quarantine

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    Strict voluntary quarantine of smallpox sufferers was required in Iwakuni domain in the Edo period to protect the lord. Compliance was encouraged by a generous compensation policy that provided rice.

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  7. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 7 - Dr. ISO's Pandemic History, Info & Tips: The First Masks in Japan
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    #7 - Dr. ISO's Pandemic History, Info & Tips: The First Masks in Japan

    S4:E7

    Let's unravel the history of masks in Japan! Dr. ISO introduces various ideas and innovations, including masks for silver mine workers and masks to block toilet odors.

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  8. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 8 - Lighting a Torch of Hope Through Art
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    #8 - Lighting a Torch of Hope Through Art

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    More than 4 months have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. In May, Anastasia Monakova, a Russian-language reporter for NHK WORLD-JAPAN, visited an anti-war-themed exhibition held in Tokyo. On display were works by 7 artists from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Japan. What are their perspectives as they continue to create their works and communicate through them?

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  9. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 9 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Cumulonimbus Clouds That Bring Disaster
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    #9 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Cumulonimbus Clouds That Bring Disaster

    S4:E9

    A Japanese symbol of summer, cumulonimbus clouds have the power to cause heavy rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornadoes, etc. Learn about them to protect yourself from sudden weather disasters!

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  10. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 10 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Earthquake! Tips for Staying Safe
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    #10 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Earthquake! Tips for Staying Safe

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    What should you do when an earthquake occurs? Learn how TV and cell phone alerts work and the correct actions to take in different situations, such as when cooking at home or riding on a train.

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  11. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 11 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Disaster Reminders From the Past
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    #11 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Disaster Reminders From the Past

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    Iwate is the prefecture with the largest number of natural disaster monuments. We meet people who pass on the lessons of past disasters in this region that was devastated by the 2011 tsunami.

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  12. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 12 - Fighting for Marriage Equality in Japan
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    #12 - Fighting for Marriage Equality in Japan

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    Machi and Theresa are a lesbian couple living in Kyoto Prefecture. They were officially wed in Theresa's native US, but as their union isn't legally recognized in Japan, the two aren't family under the law. Thanks to donor insemination, Theresa became a mother, but Machi cannot officially be the child's parent. We follow the couple's efforts to overcome obstacles in their pursuit for marriage equality.

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  13. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 13 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Dealing With Female Disaster Needs
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    #13 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Dealing With Female Disaster Needs

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    A disaster management expert provides useful tips for overcoming the various problems women have to face when staying at an evacuation shelter and recommends essential items to prepare.

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  14. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 14 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Winter Fire Precautions
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    #14 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Winter Fire Precautions

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    The fact that Japan is very dry in winter greatly increases the risk of fire. We learn tips for preventing fires occurring and how to respond effectively when a fire breaks out.

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  15. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 15 - Southeast Asian Memories of Hiroshima
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    #15 - Southeast Asian Memories of Hiroshima

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    NHK WORLD-JAPAN Indonesian language reporter Aji Rokhadi retraces the stories of Southeast Asian youths who had been sent to study in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb fell. He speaks with two Indonesian siblings whose father was a survivor of the tragedy and a Japanese woman who spent time with him after the bombing.

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  16. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 16 - Remembering Southeast Asians in Hiroshima
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    #16 - Remembering Southeast Asians in Hiroshima

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    NHK WORLD-JAPAN Indonesian language reporter Aji Rokhadi retraces the stories of Southeast Asian youths who had been sent to study in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb fell. He speaks with a Malaysian-born scholar who does research on the lives of those students, and meets a Japanese former school teacher who continues to honor their memory.

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  17. Culture Crossroads Season 4 Episode 17 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Staying Safe in Snow
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    #17 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Staying Safe in Snow

    S4:E17

    Snow is beautiful, but it can also create very dangerous conditions. What is the best way to walk on icy roads and what precautions should drivers take? A Thai reporter shares his experience.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"17 Syllables Unite the World: Haiku in the Pandemic" is the best rated episode of "Culture Crossroads" season 4. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/21/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "BOSAI: Be Prepared - Volcanic Eruptions".